JAE’s fifth annual Banboche celebration will be held on Saturday, December 11th at the festive Arts at the Armory in Somerville, MA. Join Jean, the dance company, and our community to celebrate a year full of rich community programming as you immerse yourself in Haitian culture. The evening will include dance performances, highlights from our year, unique handcrafted goods, drinks, and dancing for all.

This year's theme is Kiltirèl Conexiones and the company performance will bring together Jean Appolon’s Haitian folkloric roots with Gerardina Halloran’s Dominican heritage. Kiltirèl Conexiones, or Cultural Connections in Haitian Kreyol and Spanish, is Jean Appolon Expressions’ (JAE) latest effort to highlight and celebrate the similarities between Haitian and Dominican people, cultures, and historic experiences.

Come celebrate with us!

Doors open at 6:30

Show begins at 7:15

Social Dance floor begins around 8:30

Per local health and safety guidelines, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination will be required for all attendees over the age of 5. All attendees will also be required to wear a mask except while drinking.

Location:

Arts at the Armory

191 Highland Ave #1c

Somerville, MA 02143

Kids under 10 enter for free!

Photo of Banboche 2019 by Patrick Sylvain.